{"product_id":"state-bicycle-co-steel-rigid-mtb-fork","title":"State Bicycle Co. - Steel Rigid MTB Fork","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e\n  .fk-pdp { font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; line-height: inherit; color: inherit; }\n  .fk-pdp h4 { font-size: 16px; font-weight: 700; margin: 30px 0 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e0e0; padding-bottom: 4px; }\n  .fk-pdp p { margin: 0 0 12px; }\n  .fk-pdp ul { margin: 0 0 12px; padding-left: 22px; }\n  .fk-pdp li { margin-bottom: 5px; }\n  .fk-pdp a { color: #0055cc; }\n  .fk-pdp .note { font-style: italic; font-size: 13px; color: #555; }\n  .fk-divider { border: none; border-top: 1px solid #e5e5e5; margin: 32px 0; }\n  .fk-callout { border-left: 3px solid #111; padding: 14px 20px; margin: 20px 0 16px; background: #fafafa; }\n  .fk-callout .ec-headline { font-size: 15px; font-weight: 700; color: #111; margin-bottom: 6px; }\n  .fk-callout .ec-body { font-size: 13px; color: #444; line-height: 1.6; }\n  .fk-advisory { background: #fff8e6; border: 1px solid #f0d080; border-radius: 8px; padding: 14px 20px; margin: 16px 0; font-size: 13px; color: #5a4000; line-height: 1.6; }\n  .fk-table { width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; font-size: 13.5px; margin: 10px 0 16px; }\n  .fk-table td { padding: 8px 10px; border-bottom: 1px solid #eee; vertical-align: top; }\n  .fk-table td:first-child { width: 190px; font-weight: 700; }\n  .fk-table tr:last-child td { border-bottom: none; }\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"fk-pdp\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTurn your trail bike into an all-terrain bike.\u003c\/strong\u003e A double-butted 4130 chromoly rigid fork with more places to bolt gear than any fork we make — five cargo mounts per leg, plus fender and rack mounts. Nothing to service, nothing to charge, nothing that can lose its damping two days into a tour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0232\/3305\/files\/4130-trail-fork-rigid-steel_1.jpg?v=1792522968\" alt=\"State Bicycle Co. 4130 Chromoly Rigid Fork fitted to a 4130 Trail\" style=\"display:block;width:100%;max-width:520px;height:auto;border-radius:8px;margin:16px 0;background:#f3f3f3;\"\u003e\n\n\u003chr class=\"fk-divider\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat it's actually for\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA suspension fork is the right answer when the ground is steep, rough and technical. Everywhere else it's 5 lb 12 oz of moving parts you're carrying up every climb, and a service interval you keep meaning to get to.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the other answer. Steel takes abuse and shrugs off the scratch that would have you wincing at a carbon leg. It's the cheapest of the three forks to replace if you ever destroy one. And with mounting bosses up and down both legs, it turns a hardtail into something you can actually load up and disappear on for a few days.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDirt roads, doubletrack, bikepacking routes, hardpack singletrack, and the commute in between.\u003c\/strong\u003e That's the brief.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr class=\"fk-divider\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eMounts everywhere\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFive cargo mounts per leg\u003c\/strong\u003e — the most of any fork we build. Run anything-cages, dry bags, fuel bottles, or a mix, and still have bosses left over.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFender mounts\u003c\/strong\u003e — proper ones, so you're not zip-tying a mudguard to a brake hose in February.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRack mounts\u003c\/strong\u003e — front rack, porteur tray, lowrider panniers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the part a suspension fork can't do at any price. Stanchions and lowers have nowhere to put a bolt, which is why every loaded touring bike you've ever admired is rigid up front.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr class=\"fk-divider\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eFitment — read this before you buy\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"fk-advisory\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eThis fork has a straight 1-1\/8\" steerer, not a tapered one.\u003c\/b\u003e It ships with a 30mm cone that lets it run in a \u003cb\u003etapered\u003c\/b\u003e head tube — which includes the 4130 Trail and most modern mountain bikes — so you don't need a reducer headset. Check what your frame uses before ordering, and talk to your shop if you're unsure.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEverything else is current mountain bike standard:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e15 x 110mm Boost\u003c\/strong\u003e front hub spacing, thru-axle included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePost mount\u003c\/strong\u003e brake, 160mm native — a 180mm adaptor is included in the box, and 203mm works with the appropriate adaptor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e300mm steerer, shipped uncut\u003c\/strong\u003e so your fitter sets your stack height, not us\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e29\" wheels up to 3.0\"\u003c\/strong\u003e of tire\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003chr class=\"fk-divider\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eIf you're fitting this to a 4130 Trail\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWorth knowing what changes. The RockShox Psylo Silver RC that ships on the 4130 Trail measures \u003cstrong\u003e550mm axle-to-crown\u003c\/strong\u003e. This fork is \u003cstrong\u003e492mm\u003c\/strong\u003e — 58mm shorter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDropping the front end that much steepens the head angle, lowers the bottom bracket and shortens the wheelbase. The bike gets quicker-steering and sits lower. That is the intended result, not a side effect: you're converting a slack trail hardtail into a fast all-terrain bike. But it is a real change in character, so go in expecting a different bike rather than the same one minus the squish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eYou'll also save \u003cstrong\u003e1 lb 12 oz\u003c\/strong\u003e over the suspension fork.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr class=\"fk-divider\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\n\u003ctable class=\"fk-table\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaterial\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDouble-butted 4130 chromoly steel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAxle-to-crown\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e492mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOffset \/ rake\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e50mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSteerer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStraight 1-1\/8\", 300mm, shipped uncut\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCrown race\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e30mm cone for tapered head tubes, included\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAxle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e15 x 110mm Boost thru-axle, M15 x 1.5 — included\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBrake mount\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePost mount, 160mm native\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMax rotor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e180mm with the included adaptor · 203mm with a 203 adaptor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMax tire\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e29 x 3.0\" (measured on a 30mm internal rim)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCargo mounts\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5 per leg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFender mounts\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRack mounts\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4 lb 0 oz (1,814g) with thru-axle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRider weight limit\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e120kg (265 lb)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"note\"\u003eTire fitment varies with rim width and tire brand — a 3.0\" on a wide rim measures wider than the same tire on a narrow one. Leave clearance for mud.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr class=\"fk-divider\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eIn the box\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFork, 300mm uncut steerer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e15 x 110mm thru-axle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e30mm cone (for tapered head tubes)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e180mm post mount brake adaptor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003chr class=\"fk-divider\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"fk-callout\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ec-headline\"\u003eWant the lighter one?\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ec-body\"\u003eThe carbon rigid fork weighs 563 grams — two and a half pounds less than this one — with a tapered steerer and three cargo mounts per leg. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.statebicycle.com\/collections\/frames\"\u003eSee the carbon rigid fork →\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"fk-callout\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ec-headline\"\u003eBuying a complete bike?\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ec-body\"\u003eThe 4130 Trail is available built around this fork from the factory, which costs less than buying the bike and the fork separately. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.statebicycle.com\/collections\/4130-trail-hardtail-mountain-bike\"\u003eSee the 4130 Trail →\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003chr class=\"fk-divider\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e⚠️ Professional installation recommended.\u003c\/strong\u003e Fitting a fork means cutting a steerer tube, setting a crown race, and adjusting headset preload — all of which affect whether the bike steers safely. The steerer ships uncut on purpose. If you're not set up to do this properly, have a shop do it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"note\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWant to get technical?\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.statebicycle.com\/pages\/size-charts-full-specs\"\u003eFull Geo \/ Specs here\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"State Bicycle Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44510796185687,"sku":"751503805745","price":137.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0232\/3305\/files\/StateBicycleCo.-SteelRigidMTBFork-1.jpg?v=1792529541","url":"https:\/\/www.statebicycle.com\/en-gb\/products\/state-bicycle-co-steel-rigid-mtb-fork","provider":"State Bicycle Co.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}